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Willem II Tilburg vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
Willem II Tilburg
0 – 0
Full Time
Fortuna Sittard
Sat 21 Dec 2019 · 19:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 43' George Cox

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Peter Janson
  • Referee Mark Strijker

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

3
4
3
Willem II Tilburg 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals Fortuna Sittard
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-21 Willem II Tilburg 0–0 Fortuna Sittard 2019-08-18 Fortuna Sittard 2–3 Willem II Tilburg 2019-03-30 Willem II Tilburg 3–2 Fortuna Sittard 2018-09-22 Fortuna Sittard 4–4 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 0–0 D
13 Dec SC Heerenveen A 2–1 W
06 Dec AFC Ajax A 2–0 W
30 Nov Sparta Rotterdam H 4–0 W
23 Nov ADO Den Haag A 3–3 D
10 Nov PSV H 2–1 W
Fortuna Sittard
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Willem II Tilburg A 0–0 D
14 Dec RKC Waalwijk H 3–2 W
07 Dec PSV A 0–5 L
30 Nov FC Groningen H 1–0 W
23 Nov PEC Zwolle A 1–3 L
09 Nov ADO Den Haag H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Willem II Tilburg Fortuna Sittard
#17 Position #2
0 Points 4
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
2 Scored 5
8 Conceded 3
-6 GD +2
0.00 PPG 2.00
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
0% Clean Sheets
Fortuna Sittard this season

Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 2nd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fortuna Sittard
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Willem II Tilburg launch into their encounter with Fortuna Sittard.
  • 5' The travelling Fortuna Sittard supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Rasmus Karjalainen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Cox made 191 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Adrie Koster will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Branislav Ninaj is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortuna Sittard.
  • 30' Jorrit Smeets, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' Willem II Tilburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortuna Sittard backline.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 43' Poor challenge from George Cox. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' Willem II Tilburg make a change. Bart Nieuwkoop trudges off to be replaced by Miquel Nelom on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Timon Wellenreuther has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' Another substitution for Fortuna Sittard to replace Alex Carbonell by Rasmus Karjalainen on 55 minute.
  • 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrie Koster might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Willem II Tilburg and Fortuna Sittard are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 68' A tactical swap from Fortuna Sittard — Leandro Fernandes on, Jorrit Smeets off on 68 minutes.
  • 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Amadou Ciss, as he is very good at scoring at Koning Willem II Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 78' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Willem II Tilburg — Marious Vrousai on, Dries Saddiki off on 80 minutes.
  • 81' A change in the Fortuna Sittard ranks — Wessel Dammers exits the field as Clint Essers enters on 81.
  • 86' Fortuna Sittard started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 86.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Adrie Koster

Fortuna Sittard Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sjors Ultee

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Zian Flemming 4
Vangelis Pavlidis 4
Andrij Novakovich 3
Alexander Isak 3
Vitalie Damascan 2
Andrij Novakovich 2
Marious Vrousai 1
Jose Rodriguez 1

Head to Head

2019-12-21 Willem II Tilburg 0–0 Fortuna Sittard 2019-08-18 Fortuna Sittard 2–3 Willem II Tilburg 2019-03-30 Willem II Tilburg 3–2 Fortuna Sittard 2018-09-22 Fortuna Sittard 4–4 Willem II Tilburg

Willem II Tilburg Form

2019-12-21 Willem II Tilburg 0–0 Fortuna Sittard D 2019-12-13 SC Heerenveen 1–2 Willem II Tilburg W 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg W 2019-11-30 Willem II Tilburg 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam W 2019-11-23 ADO Den Haag 3–3 Willem II Tilburg D 2019-11-10 Willem II Tilburg 2–1 PSV W

Fortuna Sittard Form

2019-12-21 Willem II Tilburg 0–0 Fortuna Sittard D 2019-12-14 Fortuna Sittard 3–2 RKC Waalwijk W 2019-12-07 PSV 5–0 Fortuna Sittard L 2019-11-30 Fortuna Sittard 1–0 FC Groningen W 2019-11-23 PEC Zwolle 3–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2019-11-09 Fortuna Sittard 1–0 ADO Den Haag W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.66 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.4 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg28% Draw17% Fortuna Sittard55%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 5.06
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 86%
14%
± 3.5 72%
28%
± 4.5 55%
45%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
45%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
72%
Willem II Tilburg or Fortuna Sittard
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg16% Draw30% Fortuna Sittard54%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–0 not predicted
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
6.8%
1 – 2
6.2%
1 – 4
5.7%
2 – 3
5.6%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 4
4.7%
1 – 1
4.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
1 – 5
3.9%
0 – 4
3.6%
2 – 5
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 9% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 31% — 69%
+1 31% 18% 51%
+1.5 49% — 51%
+2 49% 18% 33%
+2.5 67% — 33%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
4% ✗
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
20% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.